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Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness

The Institute conducts research and training that support military and veteran families.

09/19/2025

Today, we proudly celebrate 75 years of innovation and impact at the The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work! 🎉

Since 1950, UT Social Work has led the way in developing compassionate leaders and changemakers who advance society through innovative teaching, impactful research, and dedicated service. The school has shaped the future of social work both locally and globally, driving meaningful change through groundbreaking partnerships and scholarship.

As part of this remarkable legacy, the Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness, home to our Veteran Spouse Network, is committed to supporting military and veteran families nationwide through research, peer support, and specialized programs that address the unique challenges of military life.

We’re honored to be a part of UT Social Work’s 75-year legacy and grateful to contribute to its mission of creating lasting social change. Here’s to 75 years of impact—and many more to come! 🌟

09/15/2025

We love recognizing social work. 🤘

Laurianne Rodriguez, program manager for the Veteran Spouse Network at The University of Texas at Austin, was honored as the Honorary Veteran during the Texas Longhorns football game vs. UTEP this past Saturday.

Rodriguez, who served as an Air Force captain and personnel officer, supported her family through 20 years of military life. She now leads national programming and peer support for military and veteran spouses through the VSN, which part of UT’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness here at UT Social Work.

08/01/2025

Hearing from our leaders on why this research matters 📣 The Military & Veteran Spouse Wellness Survey represents a major step forward in understanding the unique strengths and challenges facing our community. When we have data-informed insights, we can design better programs and policies that truly support military and veteran spouse wellbeing.

Thank you to Dr. Elisa Borah, Director & Research Professor at Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness and Veteran Spouse Network and Evie King, President of InDependent and their amazing teams for their leadership in bringing this critical research to light.

07/29/2025

💬 53% of military and veteran spouses named community and friendships as a top challenge they face.

This is just one powerful insight from the Military & Veteran Spouse Wellness Survey (MVSWS), created by us and InDependent Nearly 1,200 spouses shared their lived experiences across eight dimensions of wellness.

At ENGAGE @ AFA: Wellness on the Homefront, we previewed findings and sparked conversations on building stronger, more responsive support systems.

07/23/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended ENGAGE @ AFA: Wellness on the Homefront and those who have viewed our Military & Veteran Spouse Wellness Survey! 🌟

Your engagement has helped this first-of-its-kind research reach over 15.4 million people through 126 media outlets nationwide. We're seeing real momentum in addressing the wellness challenges facing military and veteran spouses, and we couldn't be more excited for what's to come next.

Special thanks to our incredible partners Air & Space Forces Association United Forces and Families and InDependent, as well as our team Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness at The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work, for making this groundbreaking research possible. Thank you for being part of this important conversation!

07/17/2025

🏡 Wellness is shaped by your surroundings. From housing satisfaction to trust in neighbors, most spouses report strong environmental wellness.

Explore other insights on environmental wellness in the full report we designed with InDependent: https://na2.hubs.ly/y0nRPC0

07/16/2025

The Military & Veteran Spouse Wellness Survey started with the goal to listen to the voices of military and veteran spouses 👂 InDependent and IMVFW teamed up to capture the full picture of wellness across 8 key areas because their stories and well-being deserve to be seen and understood 🌟 Hear from Evie King, President of InDependent, on why this work is so important.

🔗 Read the full report online!

07/14/2025

Staying active, eating well, and getting quality sleep can be challenging—especially with the pace and pressures of military life. Over half of spouses report insufficient physical activity, and some face challenges affording healthy meals. 🍎😴

Learn how physical wellness is impacting spouses across the country in the full report we created in collaboration with InDependent: https://na2.hubs.ly/y0nS1m0

07/10/2025

Purpose matters 🌟 Many spouses say they feel connected to something bigger and live in alignment with their values.

Discover how spiritual wellness supports military spouses in the full report: https://na2.hubs.ly/y0nTBD0

07/08/2025

Between job uncertainty and rising costs, many military spouses are feeling the strain 💼1 in 4 struggle with living expenses, and 1 in 3 have trouble finding meaningful work. Still, spouses show strong intellectual wellness, with a clear drive for growth, learning, and resilience.

Get the full picture on occupational, financial, and intellectual wellness in the report: https://na2.hubs.ly/y0p0-_0

07/04/2025

Every spouse deserves to feel connected 👥 however, 65% report feeling lonely, and many struggle to find real community and support. You’re not alone in feeling alone 🤝

Explore how social wellness shapes military spouse life in the full report we created with InDependent: https://na2.hubs.ly/y0nT8w0

07/02/2025

Feeling drained, anxious, or just overwhelmed? You’re not alone 💬 Military and veteran spouses reported mild depression and anxiety, and nearly a quarter struggle to access mental health care.

Discover how emotional wellness shows up in real life in the full survey report we created in collaboration with InDependent: https://na2.hubs.ly/y0p0Zk0

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Institute Purpose

The institute focuses on three key areas:

Research on practices and programs intended to help service members, veterans and their families.

Training & Graduate Education that equips professionals with knowledge and skills in evidence-based practices that are effective with service members, veterans and their families.

Community Collaboration that strengthens partnerships among researchers and community-based service providers, and gains input from all stakeholders in military and veteran communities.